Current mining downturn not a ‘normal’ one — Moody’s The ratings agency expects physical supply/demand imbalance to widen further, leaving miners in extremely weak conditions. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 27, 2016 | 3:50 am
Gold hits 12-week high, on track for best month in a year Bullion prices are also set for a gradual recovery this year as demand increases in Asia and mine production contracts. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2016 | 8:59 am
Samsung launches gold smart watch way cheaper than Apple’s While Apple's costs $17,000, Samsung's is expected to go for about $520. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2016 | 1:35 am
Hedge funds in major commodities rethink Silver attracts buyers, gold price lifted out of historic net short positioning as large futures speculators cut overall bearish bets on commodities by 74%. Frik Els | January 25, 2016 | 1:26 pm
Anglo American Platinum full-year loss to hit over $850 million Only last month, the South African miner announced it was postponing all investment in new or replacement capacity until at least 2017 Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2016 | 8:00 am
Four killed in Rustenburg platinum mine fire Four miners have died in an underground fire in a platinum mine, the Impala group said in a statement. Times Live South Africa | January 24, 2016 | 2:55 pm
Moody’s puts 175 energy and mining firms on review as low prices bite Top miners BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Vale and Anglo American are among the firms at risk of rating downgrade. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 3:50 am
Gold recovers some shine as global markets collapse Gold has become this year the best-performing non-agricultural commodity. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 7:55 am
Oil, Asian stocks rout deepen miners wounds Miners suffering fresh sell-off as oil price falls and the IMF lowers growth forecast for China, rattling investors. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 4:06 am
